I would have never dreamed that my career would be this successful. I grew up in an average home in Barbados, and we didn't live in the best neighborhood. But I was never aware that we were poor; my mom never made us feel that way. She loved me unconditionally. She made us feel anything was possible and instilled in me such confidence.
RihannaI always keep my guard up with guys and I guess that can get in the way sometimes. I can make them go through hell.
RihannaItโs amazing how lonely you can feel and like nobody understandsโฆThe moment you are vulnerable, someone always reaches outโฆ.They go through the same things. I want them to feel comfortable knowing that I have flaws as wells. I want them to know those flaws. Iโm afraid of the pedestalโฆI want to be a peer to my fans
RihannaThe most important thing is to be happy and true to yourself. I don't want to look back at this in 30 years from now and say, 'I did it all to make them happy and I didn't enjoy.'
RihannaI've always been a dreamer...or let's just say I kept my options open. In my heart, I knew singing was gonna be in my future, but I considered psychology, hairdressing, banking, teaching, acting, modeling, aviation, and philanthropy. I just didn't know I'd pretty much be doing all of these things eventually!
Rihanna